Officer-Specialty
ORTHOPEDIC SURGEON
What you’ll do
- Examine, diagnose and treat diseases and injuries of the musculoskeletal system
- Review case histories and data, examine patients, interpret test results and evaluate examination findings
- Determine procedures for pre- and postoperative care
- Treat patients suffering from surgical shock, postoperative hemorrhage and other complications
- Manage and formulate plans and procedures for orthopedic surgery services
- Instruct interns and residents and serve as a consultant on orthopedic issues
TRAINING & EDUCATION
How do we transform you from the civilian sector to a leader and an Officer in the Air Force? From education to continued training, your Air Force path is here.
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Officer Training School
5.5 weeks
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Military Training Location
Maxwell AFB, AL
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Doctor of Medicine or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine degree from an approved school of medicine or osteopathic medicine
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- Completion of a residency or fellowship in orthopedic surgery
- Completion of Officer Training School course
- Must be between the ages of 18 and have not reached your 48th birthday